Described as the 'most significant political reform' in decades, a 2022 law aimed to limit businesses and contractors swaying officials with campaign funds, passed without opposition.
Sen. Bill Dodd introduces a bill to relax restrictions on campaign contributions from interest groups benefiting from officials' decisions, aiming to prevent 'pay to play' practices.
Despite concerns from Sen. Catherine Blakespear, SB 1243, aiming to modify the 1974 Political Reform Act, advanced, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Senate and Assembly.
Senators supporting the new bill also backed the 2022 law. Dodd acknowledged issues with the existing law, stating it excludes a sector from directly contributing to candidates.
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